Rue Verdun

Rue Verdun, or Verdun Street, is an upscale commercial and residential street in Beirut, Lebanon.[1]

BLOM Bank Headquarters on Verdun

The street, which is a major shopping center and tourist attraction, was named in honor of the Battle of Verdun during World War I. However, "Verdun" remains the street's unofficial name. It is officially named Rachid Karami Street, after Lebanon's late Prime Minister who was assassinated during the Lebanese Civil War.

Christmas decorations on Verdun Street

The interior of a Verdun shopping center

Landmarks

Lycée Franco-Libanais Verdun - one of Beirut's most prominent Francophone schools.
The Druze Center - the seat of the High Sheik of the Druze Sect in Lebanon.
The "Rashid Karami" memorial statue- the man the street is named after.

Sidewalk Cafes along Verdun Street

Security guards on a shopping center entrance

Tourism

Accommodation

Verdun is home to a number of hotels, including:

Four Points by Sheraton has a prime location on the entrance of Rue Verdun.
Radisson Blu Hotel Verdun, rising above the bustling Dunes Center.
Bristol Hotel, an old-age landmark lying on the intersection of Verdun and Hamra.
Staybridge Suites

Shopping

Verdun is home to some of the most important fashion boutiques and retail chains.[2]

Entertainment

The area is full of dining options, catering to upscale and budget needs, and everything in-between. In addition, there are numerous cafes and coffee shops located there as well.

The area does not offer much in the way of nightlife, with little or no clubs, bars, or pubs in the area.

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Notes and references

Verdun Archived 2012-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2012-08-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[1] Verdun Archived 2012-06-08 at the Wayback Machine

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2012-08-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)